In Dalian you can visit the Laohutan Ocean Park, which contains the Polar Region Marine Animals World, the Coral Aquarium, and the World of Birds. The Xinghai Square, situated at the Xinghai Bay, was built at the centennial of the City of Dalian (1998) and is the largest city square in the world. Dalian has been a Special Economic Zone since 1984. The numerous branches of foreign companies, such as the Liebherr-Werke and Wal-Mart are located in the city.
